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3 they currently exist. UNC has taken the systems "off - line," and are pumping and hauling for disposal at present, a customary interim practice for a non - functioning system. Planning /Zoning /Building Issues ➢ In November of 2003 County staff informed University officials that a `Universities, Colleges, and Institutes' land use could be developed on the property as a permitted use in accordance with the provisions of the Orange County Zoning Ordinance (hereafter 'the Ordinance'). ➢ On November 22, 2004 staff approved a site plan proposing the development of a University research facility on a limited portion of the property. There was no reference on the approved site plan denoting the overall size or capacity needs of the septic system necessary for the project. ➢ Construction commenced on the research facility under a building permit issued through the State, who also assumed responsibility for conducting all required building inspections. As this is a State owned property and facility, the project is not required to obtain a local building permit or be inspected by representatives of the County Inspections Division. It should be noted that Orange County Inspections has offered to conduct courtesy inspections to ensure compliance with building codes. As of the writing of this document, no request has been made. ➢ In 2006, Planning staff began working with University officials on a site plan modification proposing the expansion of the research facility. ➢ In March of 2010, staff has discovered that the existing State permitted wastewater disposal system on the property had a design capacity over three thousand (3,000) gallons based on permit records on file with the Orange County Health Department. ➢ Section 6.20 of the Ordinance prohibits the location of 'ground absorption systems with a design capacity of 3, 000 gallons per day or more and package treatment plants for sanitary sewage disposal' without the submittal, review, and issuance of a Class A Special Use Permit of a Planned Development rezoning in accordance with the provisions of the Ordinance, which would include Planning Board and BOCC approval. Current Status: On April 9, 2010 staff issued a letter, copied to the Manager and the BOCC, informing the University of the situation and requiring that they either apply for a Class A Special Use Permit or a Planned Development in order to continue operating the facility. On April 29, 2010, staff met with University officials to discuss the matter and review permitting and application submittal requirements for another site plan modification and options related to the size and type of wastewater disposal system. The University may be required to complete an Environmental Assessment (EA) in accordance with the County Environmental Impact Ordinance. This determination can only be made once the revised site plan is submitted and the total area of disturbance, for